A Taiwanese beer garden in Ueno Park in early summer!! The Association for the Love of Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as "the Association for the Love of Taiwan") will hold the 12th "Taiwan Festival™ TOKYO 2026" from July 9th (Thursday) to 12th (Sunday) at the Fountain Square in Ueno Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Park, in order to deepen relations between Japan and Taiwan through Taiwanese food culture . Background of the event "Taiwan Festival™" is a unique Taiwanese event that began in 2014 with a one-tatami mat stage and the love of each individual for Taiwan . Since 2017, attendance has continued to grow, exceeding 250,000 in 2019, and finally reaching…
The long-awaited “Dufy Exhibition” will finally take place in April 2027!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will be holding the "Dufy Exhibition" from Saturday, April 24th to Sunday, August 22nd, 2027. A massive 6-meter masterpiece! The original fresco painting "The Spirit of Electricity," created for the Paris World's Fair, is coming to Japan! Raoul Dufy (1877–1953) was a leading 20th-century French painter known for his use of color and light. He left behind numerous works depicting calm and pleasant subjects such as the sea, ships, music, wheat fields, and rural landscapes in vibrant colors. His creative activities extended beyond canvas to textiles, costume design, ceramics, tapestries, and furniture, and he is widely known as a versatile artist. This exhibition commemorates the…
“Japan’s Largest” Book Event: “Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa 2026”
It will be held at Ueno Park in Tokyo for two days, from May 4th (Monday, public holiday) to May 5th (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026. The " Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa 2026 " (organized by the Children's Reading Promotion Council, the Japan Children's Book Publishers Association, and the Publishing Culture Industry Promotion Foundation) will be held for two days, from May 4th (Monday, public holiday) to May 5th (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026, at Ueno Park in Taito Ward. The "Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa" started in 2000 as part of the "Children's Reading Year" initiative, and has grown in scale year after year with the theme of…
66 Hokkaido gourmet shops gather together! Enjoy a taste of Hokkaido travel without spending money on a trip for 15 days in Ueno, Tokyo: “Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair”
April 22nd (Wed) – May 6th (Wed, public holiday), 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM *Closing time on April 29th (Wed, public holiday) and the final day is 6:00 PM / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 6th Floor Event Hall Matsuzakaya Ueno Store will be holding its annual and popular "Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair" from April 22nd (Wed) to May 6th (Wed, public holiday). This year's focus is on "Hokkaido cheese gourmet"! In addition to the debut of the new sensation "neo cheese gourmet," a wide range of cheese gourmet items will be available, including donuts, gelato, croquettes, bento boxes, and snacks. Also, don't miss the ramen and sushi that you…
A report on the “Extremely Dangerous Creatures Exhibition: Science Takes on the True Power of Living Things” (National Museum of Nature and Science). This exhibition stimulates intellectual curiosity by focusing on the “special moves” of dangerous creatures, such as overwhelming power and deadly venom.
In recent years, so-called "battle encyclopedias," which introduce and discuss the strengths of animals, dinosaurs, and mythical creatures in a battle format, have become very popular. "What is the strongest animal in the world?" "It's the African elephant, obviously." "No, after all, the hippo is strong." Such discussions are a fun topic that can get both curious children and adults excited. Immense power, sharp fangs, deadly venom, electric shocks. The astonishing abilities of dangerous creatures that humans cannot match. These are abilities that can be called "ultimate techniques" that they have acquired through evolution to hunt prey and defend themselves. Focusing on such deadly techniques, the special exhibition "Super Dangerous…
The crispy texture and irresistible buttery aroma! Aunt Stella’s Cookies, a specialty shop for American country-style baked goods, has opened at Ueno Marui!
Opening on Friday, April 17th We will be opening "Aunt Stella's Cookies," a specialty shop for American country-style baked goods, on the 1st floor of Ueno Marui. ■ What is "Aunt Stella's Cookies"? "Aunt Stella's Cookies" are cookies characterized by their crisp texture. This texture is achieved by using a unique blend of flour with carefully selected grain size and gluten viscosity, and by artisans who lovingly prepare each cookie by hand, checking the temperature and humidity of the day. The rich flavors and aromas of wheat and butter unfold with every bite. Please enjoy to your heart's content the world of Aunt Stella's cookies, where this exquisite harmony of…
Announcement of the opening of Livemax Hostels Tokyo Ueno
Live Max Co., Ltd. will open a new hotel, "Live Max Hostels Tokyo Ueno," in Taito-ku, Tokyo, in April 2026. Located in the Taito area, which offers excellent access to the city center, this hotel will be a comfortable base for both business and sightseeing. ■ Facility's appeal/features The hotel features a simple yet functional design, and all guest rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and air purifiers with humidifying functions. We have created an environment where business travelers can also enjoy a comfortable stay. By providing multilingual front desk staff and tourist information, we aim to be a highly convenient hotel for international visitors. ■ Area characteristics and convenience "Livemax…
We’re holding the “Iwate Direct Sales Market” at Ueno Station!
Date and Time: April 13th (Mon) – April 19th (Sun), 2026 East Japan Railway Company Morioka Branch and JR East Aomori Commercial Development Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Iwate Prefecture, will hold the "Iwate Direct Sales Market" at Ueno Station with the aim of revitalizing the region and creating tourism flows. <Iwate Direct Sales Market Event Overview> Date and Time: April 13th (Mon) – April 19th (Sun), 2026 Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (April 13th: 11:00 – 20:00, April 19th: 10:00 – 18:00) Location: Grand Concourse, outside the central ticket gate at JR Ueno Station Organizer: East Japan Railway Company Morioka Branch Operated by: JR East Aomori Commercial Development Co.,…
Announcement of “Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: 2nd Annual Local Gourmet Gyoza VS Karaage Festival in Ueno Shinobazu Pond 2026”
Gyoza VS Karaage returns, powered up! (Ueno Onshi Park Shinobazu Pond) In May 2026, we will be holding the "Hometown Tokyo Support Festival: The 2nd Local Gourmet Gyoza VS Karaage Festival in Ueno Shinobazu Pond 2026" at Ueno Park. Get your gourmet experience even better! The gourmet event featuring food trucks showcasing local ingredients from all over Japan is back for its second edition at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park, and it's even better than before! This event, based on the concept of "hometown cuisine," focuses on "gyoza" and "karaage," two classic Japanese foods loved throughout the country, and presents new flavors incorporating local specialties and creative twists from all…
Confirmed for Autumn 2026! The National Museum of Nature and Science presents its first-ever special exhibition exploring “the sexuality of living things”: Special Exhibition “The Sexuality of Living Things”
Date: October 31, 2026 (Sat) – February 21, 2027 (Sun) Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) The National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Park, Tokyo) will be holding a special exhibition, "The Sexuality of Living Things," starting October 31, 2026 (Saturday). This exhibition is the first at the National Museum of Nature and Science to focus on the theme of "sexuality," and will explore the diverse forms and mechanisms of sexuality in living things. There are many things in the world that seem obvious but are actually difficult to explain in depth. A prime example of this is "sex." Sex is not limited to humans;…